Wilton Farmers' Market
2024-06-26 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-19 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-12 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-05 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 101 Old Ridgefield Road, 101 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
The Wilton Farmers Market returns to the Town Green every Wednesday starting June 5 through October 30, 2024.
Proudly supported by Family and Cosmetic Dentistry of Wilton, the market will operate every Wednesday from noon to 5:00 p.m. Featured are local Connecticut farmers offering seasonal and organic produce, fresh baked goods and pastries, food vendors with a selection of lunch items, fresh seafood, local artists and crafters featuring their original and one of a kind art and jewelry pieces, a variety of all natural and organic skincare, eco-friendly home-goods, healthcare products, gourmet food items, and native plants and flowers for your home and gardens.
The Wilton Farmers’ Market continues to collaborate on this event with The Painted Cookie and ONS Wilton this season to offer weekly live musical entertainment, vendor opportunities for local non-profit organizations, enrichment programs for all ages (and pets too), and also serve as a venue for community gatherings and a place to educate the public about eating locally and making nutritious, healthy food choices.
For questions regarding the market and vendor space availability, contact Camille Carriero or call the Wilton Chamber of Commerce office at 203.762.0567.

Wilton Library's Ice Cream Social
2024-06-08 12:30 - 14:30 | Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT, 06987
Wilton Library hosts a good old-fashioned Ice Cream Social on Saturday, June 8, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the library parking lot. All members of the Wilton community are invited to attend this special event!
College Creamery will once again be handing out free, individually-wrapped ice cream, while supplies last. Enjoy live music by trustee Matt Greene and friends (weather permitting), face painting for kids, and more.
New residents are encouraged to sign up for their new library cards.

Author Talk with Anna Francese Gass: Italian Snacking: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Every Hour of the Day
2024-06-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT, 06987
Join Wilton Library on Tuesday, June 4, at 7 p.m. for an Author Talk with Anna Francese Gass. She discusses her new cookbook, Italian Snacking: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Every Hour of the Day.
Chef, author and culinary influencer, Gass invites food lovers and home cooks on a delectable journey through the heart of Italy. Explore the rich tapestry of flavors that define Italian snacking culture. “Gass shows her deep appreciation for and knowledge of Italian cuisine in this deftly written guide to small bites that pack a powerful flavor punch.” –Library Journal
Combining simplicity and creativity at its best, Italian cuisine charms the soul. Achieved through a combination of high-quality ingredients, simple recipes tied to each region’s specialties, and the dining table experience.
In her second cookbook, Gass introduces her American audience to the complete range of spuntini. She highlights these smaller bites enjoyed at in-between moments of the day with recipes drawn from across the country. Also included is a chapter of delicacies from Italy’s robust street food culture. Gass incorporates gorgeous finished dish photography and imagery. This includes Italian food markets, cafes, bars, and pasticcerie that help the book spotlight the Italian snacking ideal.
Born in Italy and raised in the U.S., Italian cuisine is part of Gass’s soul. A French Culinary Institute graduate, she began her career in the test kitchen at Food52. Her first cookbook, Heirloom Kitchen: Heritage Recipes and Family Stories from the Tables of Immigrant Women, holds cherished family recipes from around the world, published in 2021. It was then featured on Today and Rachel Ray.
Chiefly known for her ingenious takes on traditional Italian dishes, millions view her Instagram videos at @annafgass. She also appears regularly on Good Morning America and Access Hollywood, and her recipes are top-rated on New York Times Cooking.
Elm Street Books will sell copies and Gass will sign books after her talk. A portion of the proceeds goes to Wilton Library.
The media sponsor of this author talk is GOOD Morning Wilton.
Register online (required).

A Pleasant Pairing: Tea and Fine Chocolates
2024-05-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT, 06987
Join Wilton Library for a fun, educational talk highlighting the history and many health benefits of tea and dark chocolate (cacao) with Kim Larkin’s chocolatier insights. She will discuss how to brew a proper cuppa, how tea varieties differ, and the tenets of the Cha/Tea Ceremonies. Included are tea samplings paired with fine chocolates, a trivia quiz, fun poetry, tea-themed display and more.
Larkin owns Klassic Kreations, LLC. She presents fun, educational programming to stimulate the mind, senses and palate throughout New England. Her credentials include a commercial Chocolatier license, a Specialty Coffee Assoc. in Foundations certification, and being a Tea Aficionado. She is also the author of It’s Easy Being Queen (When you know your worth), found on Amazon.
Registration is required online.

Edible Cookie Dough Bites for Teens
2024-05-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT, 06987
Love chocolate chip cookie dough? Don’t want to cook (or eat raw eggs)? Join Wilton Library to make yummy edible cookie dough bites – no oven necessary.
Registration is required as space is limited. This program is for Grades 6-12. To register, visit online.

Miller-Driscoll Carnival 2024
2024-04-26 - 2024-04-28 | Miller-Driscoll School, 217 Wolfpit Road, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
The Miller-Driscoll School Carnival is making its return April 26-28! Save the Date and get ready for rides, food and family fun!
Friday, April 26: 6 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, April 27: 1 – 10 p.m.
Sunday, April 28: 1 – 5 p.m.
In addition to the fun and entertainment, local food trucks will also be there, namely 900 Degrees Pizza, JJB, Southern Wings and Things (SWAT), Cinnabomb Food Truck, and College Creamery. Food trucks will open an hour before the carnival starts all 3 days.
The carnival is one of the school’s most significant fundraisers. Through ticket sales and local sponsor support, the carnival raises funds that are used towards student enrichment programs, educational workshops, new materials, and the fulfillment of grant requests.
Unlimited ride wristbands will be available for purchase on-site for $35. Wristbands are good for one day only and cannot be reused over multiple days.

Wilton Reads: Panama on a Plate: One Country, One Voice, Many Flavors
2024-04-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT, 06987
Join Wilton Library for an introduction to the foods, aromas, colors and culture of Panama as part of Wilton Reads programming. They are excited to present Chef Yadira Stamp, an Afro-Latina native of Panama City, Panama and chef/owner of Esencias Panamenas Catering in Washington, D.C.. She prepares authentic Panamanian, Caribbean and Central American dishes and beverages. Esencias Panamenas is the only Panamanian catering company in the U.S. to offer its food nationwide.
Chef Stamp will create a Panamanian tasting menu of finger foods to sample as she speaks about native Panamanian gastronomy and the traditional cooking techniques she still uses today. Culinary matriarchs in the Panamanian countryside taught her. She will also discuss the history of the Panamanian people, and her own ancestral connection to the building of the Panama Canal.
Stamp was featured in the U.S. media as well as in Panama City, Panama. She published her first cookbook, Panama on a Plate: Favorite Foods from My Birthplace, in 2022. She is now working on her second cookbook, as well as developing a signature line of carimañolas, selling in stores nationwide. Stamp will sell and sign copies of her cookbook at the end of the program.
Registration for this program is required. Be sure to answer the question about any food restrictions you have when registering. Register online or call 203.762.6334.

Wilton Library's Spring Escape Fundraiser
2024-04-06 18:30 - 22:30 | Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT, 06987
Wilton Library invites community members to venture on a journey around the world. The “Spring Escape” fundraiser will transport participants to exotic locations through gourmet cuisine, creative cocktails, and cultural experiences.
Let imaginations soar during a trip around the library and escape across the USA to Hawaii, down to Mexico and South America, around Europe, farther afield to Asia, and away to Africa. This party is a passport to adventure!
Tickets are $125/person and include gourmet food and open bar.
*Guests must be at least 21 years of age to attend*
Register online today.

Final Four Watch Party Courtside at Trackside Teen Center
2024-04-06 17:30 - 23:00 | Trackside Teen Center, 15 Station Road, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
Trackside Teen Center invites UConn Husky Nation and basketball fans everywhere to a Final Four Watch Party on Saturday, April 6. Watch the Final Four games on Trackside’s 600 square-foot stadium screen and 500 square-foot cafe screen.
New this year — bring your own food and drink! Bring your best wings and enter the Wing Competition, with prizes for winners.
Doors open at 5:30/6 p.m. until 11 p.m.; game one TBD at 6 p.m., game two TBD at 8:30 p.m.
Suggested donation is $10-$20 per family.

Taste in Time - Wilton Historical Society Benefit
2024-03-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT
Step back into the past, enjoy great food and drink, and support your local community. On Saturday, March 2, from 6-9 p.m., the Wilton Historical Society invites guests to experience its beautiful and unique historic spaces while eating and drinking through different time periods.
For this brand new event, the Society partners with Marcia Selden Catering of Stamford, CT, in creating a well-researched and historically inspired menu. Particularly, tastes from the early Colonial years, the Victorian era, and the Prohibition speakeasy age immerse guests in nearly three centuries of Wilton culture. Guests are additionally invited to embrace this unparalleled historical setting — period costumes and dress are welcomed and encouraged! The Society’s charming and storied buildings — the c. 1770 Sloan-Raymond-Fitch House, the c. 1740 Betts-Sturges-Blackmar House, and the c. 1840 Burt Barn Gallery — will of course be decorated for the occasion.
The Society’s Development and Party Plan Committees’ hard work and dedication brought this event to fruition. Contributing committee members include Nancy Perez, Katy Williams, Mike Safko, Hal Higby, Ceci Maher, Mary Anne Mendola Franco, Amanda Mitchell, Karen Tartell, Sabeth Albert, Virginia Gunther, Abbey Dillon, Jenna Garecht, and Nick Foster.
“We are thrilled to introduce this new event. It’s going to be a really unique experience, since the setting and the atmosphere is something that can’t be recreated,” says Perez, President of the Board of Trustees of the Wilton Historical Society. “And it’s a great opportunity to support a community organization since all proceeds go directly towards our mission to preserve Wilton’s history, and to connect, engage and educate all who would look to the past to shape the future.”
This event is held at the Society’s Museum Complex, 224 Danbury Road, Wilton, Connecticut. Tickets are for sale now online or call 203.762.7257.

Wilton Dunkin’ Invites Residents to Grand Re-Opening Celebration [SPONSORED]
2024-03-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Dunkin’, 35 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
The team at Cain Management (CMI) is excited to celebrate the Grand Reopening of the Wilton Dunkin’ at 35 Danbury Rd. this Saturday, March 2. As Dunkin’ has rebranded, updated its design and expanded its menu nationally, so too will Wilton residents see new and improved features at their favorite home-town Dunkin’ location, including the new cold beverage tap system and a front-line bakery case.
To celebrate, CMI — which owns the south Wilton location as well as 49 other Dunkin’ locations in CT — has invited WEBE 108’s Danny Lyons to host the event. Lyons will be bringing the station’s Prize Van, and customers who attend the re-opening celebration will have a chance to win prizes and giveaways. The event will be fun for the whole family with free face painting, opportunities to take selfies with the Cuppie and Sprinkles characters, and spin for a prize. Plus, the first 100 people who come in starting at 9 a.m. will get a free beverage.
“Wilton is such a great family community and the Wilton Dunkin’ has long been a part of the way the community starts its day, celebrates achievements and gathers to meet and share ideas. We are so pleased the new Next Gen Dunkin’ design will only enhance all the special ways Dunkin’ is part of Wilton,” CMI President NT said.

Do You Live with a Picky Eater? How to Set Your Child on Track to Become a Better Eater
2024-02-07 10:15 - 12:15 | Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT, 06987
Wilton Library welcomes Todd Kellogg, LMFT, BCBA, to present the community with explanations and solutions for how parents can help their children become better eaters.
A picky eater is someone who eats a narrow and inadequate selection of food. Selective eating is a common challenge in children and, to a degree, in adults, as well. The good news is that there is a wealth of evidence-based research providing practical behavior strategies on how to gradually increase the variety of foods your child will eat.
In this presentation, Kellogg will explain selective eating/food refusal/picky eating and will offer strategies to promote healthy eating habits at home.
This in-person presentation at Wilton Library is offered by SPED*NET free of charge. Register online.

Author Event: Kat Ashmore, "Big Bites: Wholesome, Comforting Recipes That Are Big on Flavor, Nourishment, and Fun"
2024-02-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Darien Library, 1441 Post Road, Darien, CT, 06820, United States
Home cooks looking for healthy comfort food, this one is for you! Darien Library and Wilton Library, along with Barrett Bookstore, team up to welcome social media sensation, Kat Ashmore, creator of Kat Can Cook, to talk about her new book, Big Bites: Wholesome, Comforting Recipes That Are Big on Flavor, Nourishment, and Fun.
With more than 2.3 million followers on social media, creator of Kat Can Cook, Ashmore introduces simple, nourishing, recipes that are big on flavor and reimagine the concept of “healthy food.” Ashmore’s mission is to empower hungry readers everywhere to feed themselves and their loved ones well and have fun doing it. Rather than focusing on restriction or deprivation, she asks: What can we add to our plates?
After she turned to TikTok for a creative outlet, her series of big, meal-in-a-bowl salads, known affectionately as “Hungry Lady Salads,” went viral on social media, and she found a likeminded community of home cooks who wanted to fall in love with cooking again. In Ashmore’s debut cookbook, she shares 110 wholesome, mostly gluten-free recipes that are full of flavor, nourishment, and fun — and meant to be devoured in big bites! With her signature personality and joy, this cookbook is a celebration of nature and seasonality and encourages home cooks to rethink familiar ingredients.
Ashmore is the chef, recipe developer, and digital creator behind Kat Can Cook. She graduated from the award-winning Institute of Culinary Education in New York and went on to work for Martha Stewart, developing retail recipes and producing cooking segments on the eight-time Emmy Award-winning “The Martha Stewart Show.” Ashmore lives in Fairfield County, Connecticut, with her husband, Michael, and their family.
This event is cohosted by Darien Library and Wilton Library, and will take place in Darien. Register on Darien Library’s website.

Tuesday Night Trivia
2024-01-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT, 06987
Sharpen your pencils and get ready for our first-ever “Tuesday Night Trivia” event at Wilton Library. Attendees will be organized into teams of six for a night of fun, food and friendly competition, plus prizes for the top teams! This event is free of charge and is being generously sponsored by ASML, with refreshments provided by AMG Catering and trivia led by Best Trivia Ever. All attendees must be 21-and-over.
There is no charge, but registration is required. Register online or call 203.762.6334.

Winter Breakfast Featuring Santa and Buddy the Elf at Wilton Family YMCA
2023-12-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Wilton YMCA, 404 Danbury Rd., Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
Come and celebrate the season with friends and family at the Wilton Family YMCA while enjoying a yummy pancake breakfast and visit with your favorite holiday characters!
Choose from one of three, 45 minute seatings: 9:15 a.m.; 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Registration is required. Breakfast is $12 per person over the age of 2.
Register online.
All proceeds benefit the Melissa McFadden Scholarship Fund.

Creative Charcuterie
2023-11-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT, 06987
Please join us in the Brubeck Room at Wilton Library for a charcuterie class given by Curated Creations, Inc. Michelle Wheeler will teach you how to make salami roses, prosciutto ribbons, kiwi flowers and several cheese cuts and shapes. You will also learn how to arrange these items on a platter and garnish. You will be able to take home your own bamboo 9” round platter in a white take-home box. Each element of this charcuterie board will be hand-selected to ensure the perfect blend of textures, tastes, and colors. Be prepared for your holiday events with this fun hands-on class.
Class is strictly limited to 20 attendees. Please register online or call 203.762.6334. For more information, email Andrea Sato.

Weekend Workshops – Vegan Mince Pies
2023-11-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT
A traditional holiday dish in English speaking countries across the globe, the mince pie is a sweet pie typically filled with fruit and spices. The recipe originated as early as the 13th century, and was served by kings and commoners alike. Ingredients have varied over time, influenced by Britain’s trade partners throughout history.
On Saturday, November 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Wilton Historical Society will hold its very own Vegan Mince Pie-Making Workshop. Museum Educator Catherine Lipper will talk generally about the history of Christmas pies, while participants prepare and bake their own miniature vegan mince pies.
Suggested for ages 6-10. Members: $10 per child; Non-members $15 per child. Register on the Wilton Historical Society website.

Candy Sushi
2023-11-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT, 06987
Let the good times roll—sushi roll, that is! If raw fish doesn’t appeal to you, maybe candy and Rice Krispie treats will. Join us to make a sweet version of nigiri and maki, two popular types of sushi.
This Wilton Library program is for students in grades 6-12.
Registration is required and space is limited. Register online.

Wilton Farmers Market
2023-10-25 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-18 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-11 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-04 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-27 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-20 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Wilton Town Green, 101 Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
The Wilton Farmers Market is thrilled to announce the opening date of our 2023 season on May 31st! Proudly supported by Family and Cosmetic Dentistry of Wilton, the market will once again return to the heart of Wilton Center at the Town Green and will operate every Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00pm, May 31 through October 25.
Featured are local Connecticut farmers offering seasonal and organic produce, fresh baked goods and pastries, food vendors with a selection of lunch items, fresh seafood, local artists and crafters featuring their original and one of a kind art and jewelry pieces, a variety of all natural and organic skincare, eco-friendly home-goods, healthcare products, gourmet food items, and native plants and flowers for your home and gardens.
The Wilton Farmers’ Market has also partnered with The Painted Cookie and ONS this season to offer weekly live musical entertainment, vendor opportunities for local non-profit organizations, and also serve as a venue for community gatherings and a place to educate the public about eating locally and making nutritious, healthy food choices.
For questions regarding the market and vendor space availability, please contact Camille Carriero or call 203.762.0567.

Adult Trivia Night
2023-10-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Trackside Teen Center, 15 Station Road, Wilton, CT, 06897, United States
Get ready for a fun filled night of trivia at Trackside! This event will include trivia on current events, history, pop culture, science, music and everything in between. This multimedia format was developed by a team of behavioral experts and will include video, music clips, visual identifications and A LOT of laughs. This is a great night to gather with some friends and make some new ones as you compete for gift cards to area businesses and , of course, bragging rights!
Registration includes light bites during the event, two cocktails from our selection of beer, wine, and hard seltzers, and trivia prizes for top teams.
Register on the Trackside Teen Center website.

A Perky Pairing: Coffee and Fine Chocolates
2023-10-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton, CT, 06987
Please join Wilton Library on Saturday, October 7, for a special presentation that covers everything there is to know about java! The interesting history, benefits, how and where coffee and chocolate hail from, the famous pioneers in both industries, interactive trivia quiz, best brewing and roasting methods and fun coffee terminology. We’ll have a fun display of vintage coffee grinders and coffee pots as well as chocolate samplings that include Espresso chocolate, bittersweet and a classic decaf Italian Affogato.
Kim Larkin is Specialty Coffee Association of America Certified in Coffee Foundations.
Registration is required. Please register on the Wilton Library website or call 203.762.6334.
